Kongsi
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Kongsi or "clan halls", are benevolent organizations of popular origin found among overseas Chinese
communities for individuals with the same surname
. This type of social practice arose, it is held, several centuries ago in China. The Chinese word Kongsi is used in modern Chinese to mean a commercial "company
"; the modern term for such associations is 會館 (Pinyin hui guan, literally meaning "meeting hall").
The system of kongsi was utilized by Chinese throughout the diaspora
to overcome economic difficulty, social ostracism, and oppression. In today's overseas Chinese
communities throughout the world, this approach has been adapted to the modern environment, including political and legal factors. The kongsi is similar to modern business partnerships, but also draws on a deeper spirit of cooperation and consideration of mutual welfare.
It has been stated by some that the development and thriving of Chinese communities worldwide are the direct result of the kongsi concept. A vast number of Chinese-run firms and businesses were born as kongsi ended up as multinational conglomerates. In the Chinese spirit, derived in large part from Confucian ideals, these kongsi members or their descendants prefer not to boast so much of their wealth but to take pride in earning worldly and financial success through their work ethic and the combined efforts of many individuals devoted to group welfare.
Among the largest Kongsi was the Lanfang
Kongsi, which organised the mostly Hakka
Chinese miners who had settled in western Borneo
and established a republic, the Lanfang Republic
, in what is now the Indonesian province of West Kalimantan
.
Hainan Tan Clan Association, 12 Seah Road (Opposite Raffles hotel)
province in southern China
.
The Kwan Tung Hui Kuan (Guangdong Clan Association) in Taiping
, Perak
is based in the Temple for the Immortal Woman He
, Temple Street. It was founded in 1887 by Chung Keng Quee
and others. The temple was renovated in 1948 and 1954. A pair of old stone lions still grace the forecourt. The Ho Hsien-ku Miaou, or temple for Ho, the Immortal Girl, shares the same compound as the association. Ho is one of the Eight Immortals of Chinese legend and is said to have come from Tseng-ch'eng county, Kuang-chou prefecture.
There is also a Shunde
Clan Association (Shun-te Hui Kuan) in Taiping. It was probably founded in 1895. It is located at 36 Kota Road.
island was originally part of Guangdong, but it was separated as its own province in 1988.
Overseas Chinese
Overseas Chinese are people of Chinese birth or descent who live outside the Greater China Area . People of partial Chinese ancestry living outside the Greater China Area may also consider themselves Overseas Chinese....
communities for individuals with the same surname
Surname
A surname is a name added to a given name and is part of a personal name. In many cases, a surname is a family name. Many dictionaries define "surname" as a synonym of "family name"...
. This type of social practice arose, it is held, several centuries ago in China. The Chinese word Kongsi is used in modern Chinese to mean a commercial "company
Company
A company is a form of business organization. It is an association or collection of individual real persons and/or other companies, who each provide some form of capital. This group has a common purpose or focus and an aim of gaining profits. This collection, group or association of persons can be...
"; the modern term for such associations is 會館 (Pinyin hui guan, literally meaning "meeting hall").
The system of kongsi was utilized by Chinese throughout the diaspora
Diaspora
A diaspora is "the movement, migration, or scattering of people away from an established or ancestral homeland" or "people dispersed by whatever cause to more than one location", or "people settled far from their ancestral homelands".The word has come to refer to historical mass-dispersions of...
to overcome economic difficulty, social ostracism, and oppression. In today's overseas Chinese
Overseas Chinese
Overseas Chinese are people of Chinese birth or descent who live outside the Greater China Area . People of partial Chinese ancestry living outside the Greater China Area may also consider themselves Overseas Chinese....
communities throughout the world, this approach has been adapted to the modern environment, including political and legal factors. The kongsi is similar to modern business partnerships, but also draws on a deeper spirit of cooperation and consideration of mutual welfare.
It has been stated by some that the development and thriving of Chinese communities worldwide are the direct result of the kongsi concept. A vast number of Chinese-run firms and businesses were born as kongsi ended up as multinational conglomerates. In the Chinese spirit, derived in large part from Confucian ideals, these kongsi members or their descendants prefer not to boast so much of their wealth but to take pride in earning worldly and financial success through their work ethic and the combined efforts of many individuals devoted to group welfare.
Among the largest Kongsi was the Lanfang
Lanfang Republic
The Lanfang Republic was a Chinese state in West Kalimantan in Indonesia that was established by a Hakka Chinese named Low Lan Pak in 1777, until it was ended by Dutch occupation in 1884 .The sultans of...
Kongsi, which organised the mostly Hakka
Hakka people
The Hakka , sometimes Hakka Han, are Han Chinese who speak the Hakka language and have links to the provincial areas of Guangdong, Jiangxi, Guangxi, Sichuan, Hunan and Fujian in China....
Chinese miners who had settled in western Borneo
Borneo
Borneo is the third largest island in the world and is located north of Java Island, Indonesia, at the geographic centre of Maritime Southeast Asia....
and established a republic, the Lanfang Republic
Lanfang Republic
The Lanfang Republic was a Chinese state in West Kalimantan in Indonesia that was established by a Hakka Chinese named Low Lan Pak in 1777, until it was ended by Dutch occupation in 1884 .The sultans of...
, in what is now the Indonesian province of West Kalimantan
West Kalimantan
West Kalimantan is a province of Indonesia. It is one of four Indonesian provinces in Kalimantan, the Indonesian part of the island of Borneo. Its capital city Pontianak is located right on the Equator....
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Clan associations In Singapore
- Singapore Federation of Chinese Clan Associations
- Overseas Hong Ann Villagers' Association, 30 Lor 24A Geylang
- Singapore Hui Ann Association (新加坡惠安公会), No. 7, Lorong 29 Geylang Singapore 388063
Hainanese Clans
There are several Hainanese clans, all separated by their surnames.Hainan Tan Clan Association, 12 Seah Road (Opposite Raffles hotel)
- Many others unverified
Hakka clan Associations
- Foong Shoon Fui Kuan
- Eng-Teng Association, 132, NEIL Road
- Nanyang Khek Community Guild, 20 Peck Seah St
- Char Yong Association & Hui Choon Free Hospital
- Char Yong (Dabu) Association, 29, Lorong 22, Geylang
- Char Yang Lee Chee Association, 50-B, Lorong 8, Geylang
- Ying Fo Fui KunYing Fo Fui KunYing Fo Fui Kun is a Hakka clan association in Singapore. Its clan house is located at Telok Ayer Street in the Outram Planning Area, within the Central Area, Singapore's central business district....
- Singapore Yan Ling Ke Shu Wu Clan Association
Hokkien clan Associations
- Singapore Hokkien Huay KuanSingapore Hokkien Huay KuanSingapore Hokkien Huay Kuan is a cultural and educational foundation. It was established in 1840 to promote education, social welfare and the preservation of the Chinese language and culture among immigrants of Chinese descent in Singapore and throughout Southeast Asia.-Educational...
, 137 Telok Ayer Street - The Singapore Tung Ann District Guild, 141 Cecil Street
- Singapore Lam Ann Association, 30 Mohammed Sultan Road
Teochew clan Associations
- Teochew Poit Ip Huay KuanTeochew Poit Ip Huay KuanTeochew Poit Ip Huay Kuan is a Teochew clan association in Singapore. Poit Ip, which means eight districts in Teochew dialect, stood for the eight Teochew districts in the province of Guangdong, China. Huay Kuan means "clan association". On 12 December 1928, a temporary committee convened a...
- Ngee Ann KongsiNgee Ann KongsiThe Ngee Ann Kongsi is a foundation governed by the Ngee Ann Kongsi Ordinance , that is actively involved in educational, cultural and welfare activities in Singapore. The Ordinance has undergone corrections in Parliament in 2007, adjusting many clauses to keep the Kongsi up to date...
- Chung-Lim Community Oversea Association http://www.chung-lim.org.sg/
Surname clan Associations
- Ong Clan General Association, 40 Lorong 24A Geylang
- Ouyang Association, 466 Lorong 3 Geylang
- Nanyang Chao Clan Association
- Nanyang Chee Clan Association
- Nanyang Chew Clan Association
- Nanyang Fan Clan General Association
- Nanyang Fang Shee Association
- Nanyang Huang Shin Chung Huay
- Nanyang Hwu Clan General Association
- Nanyang Kang Clan Guild
- Nanyang Kee Hsian Chin Sih Association
- Nanyang Kuah Si Association
- Singapore Chan Khoo Kong Huay (新加坡曾邱公会), No. 29, Lorong 29 Geylang
Guangdong clan associations
Guangdong Clan Associations are associations of people from GuangdongGuangdong
Guangdong is a province on the South China Sea coast of the People's Republic of China. The province was previously often written with the alternative English name Kwangtung Province...
province in southern China
People's Republic of China
China , officially the People's Republic of China , is the most populous country in the world, with over 1.3 billion citizens. Located in East Asia, the country covers approximately 9.6 million square kilometres...
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The Kwan Tung Hui Kuan (Guangdong Clan Association) in Taiping
Taiping, Perak
Taiping is a town located in northern Perak, Malaysia. With a population of 191,104 , it is the second largest town in Perak after Ipoh, the state capital. Taiping took over Kuala Kangsar's role as the state capital from 1876 to 1937, but was then replaced by Ipoh...
, Perak
Perak
Perak , one of the 13 states of Malaysia, is the second largest state in the Peninsular Malaysia bordering Kedah and Yala Province of Thailand to the north, Penang to the northwest, Kelantan and Pahang to the east, Selangor the Strait of Malacca to the south and west.Perak means silver in Malay...
is based in the Temple for the Immortal Woman He
Immortal Woman He
Named Hé Qióng , Immortal Woman He or He Xiangu is the only female deity among the Eight Immortals...
, Temple Street. It was founded in 1887 by Chung Keng Quee
Chung Keng Quee
Kapitan China Chung Keng Quee was the founder and administrator of modern Taiping. He was a millionaire philanthropist and known as an innovator in the mining of tin. He was involved in many other industries including farming, pawnbroking and logging. He was respected by both Chinese and European...
and others. The temple was renovated in 1948 and 1954. A pair of old stone lions still grace the forecourt. The Ho Hsien-ku Miaou, or temple for Ho, the Immortal Girl, shares the same compound as the association. Ho is one of the Eight Immortals of Chinese legend and is said to have come from Tseng-ch'eng county, Kuang-chou prefecture.
There is also a Shunde
Shunde
Shunde District is a district of Foshan prefecture-level city in the Pearl River Delta, Guangdong Province, southeast China.-Administration:Shunde was a county-level city until December 8, 2002, when it became a district of Foshan prefecture-level city...
Clan Association (Shun-te Hui Kuan) in Taiping. It was probably founded in 1895. It is located at 36 Kota Road.
- Chong San Wooi Koon, King Street, Penang
- Kwangtung & Tengchew Association, Penang Street, Penang
- Ng Fook Tong, (United Association of Cantonese Districts), Chulia Street, Penang
- Kwong Waai Siew Association, (广惠肇会馆), No. 3032, 3rd Floor, Jalan Megat Harun, 14000 Bukit Mertajam, Penang
Hakka clan associations
- Federation of Malaysian Hakka Association
- Tai-Pu Association, 33, Anson Road, Penang
- Eng Tai Hoay Kuan, Toh Aka Lane, Penang
- Cha Yong Association, 49, Tupai Road, Taiping, Perak
- Perak Taipu Association, 19-21, Horley Street, Ipoh, Perak
- Persatuan Tai-Poo Pahang, 71, Jalan Bibby, Raub, Pahang
- Selangor Wilayah Cha Yong Huey Kuan, 95, Jalan Ampang, Kuala Lumpur
- Selangor Wilayah Chha Yong Fay Choon Kuan, 81-83, Jalan Pasar, Kuala Lumpur
- Selangor Wilayah Cha Yong Li Chee Association, 81-83C, Jalan Pasar, Kuala Lumpur
- NanYang Char Yong Chow Clan Association, 68-C, Halan Brunei Utara, Kuala Lumpur
- Kaying Association of Perak, Jalan Sultan Yussuff, 30000 Ipoh, Perak
- Ka Yin Association of W.P. Kuala Lumpur & Selangor, No. 63B (3rd Floor, Jalan Sultan, Kuala Lumpur
- Tai Pu Association, 40, Jalan Sultan, Klang, Selangor
- Negeri Sembilan Char Young Fui Koan, 19, Jalan Kapitan Tam Yeong, Seremban
- Char Yong Fui Kuan, 89, Jalan Hang Jebat, Melaka
- Cha Yang Huey Kuan, 151, Jalan Abdullah, Muar, Johore
- Cha Yong Association, 24, Jalan Mohd. Akil, Batu Pahat, Johore
- Kluang Thai Pu Association, 18, Lorong Wayang, Kluang, Johore
- Tai Poo Community Association, 39, Jalan Tabuan, Kuching, Sarawak
- Persatuan Tai Poo Association, 11, 3rd Floor, Kai Peng Road, Sibu, Sarawak
- Miri Thai Poo Community Association, Miri, Sarawak
- Tai Poo Community Association of Sabah, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
Tseng Lung clan associations
The Tseng Lung Hui-Kuan is the association for Hakka people from Tseng Ch'eng and Lung-men counties of Kuang-chou prefecture in South China.- Tseng Lung Hui Kuan, Penang, founded in 1886 by Capitan China Chung Keng QueeChung Keng QueeKapitan China Chung Keng Quee was the founder and administrator of modern Taiping. He was a millionaire philanthropist and known as an innovator in the mining of tin. He was involved in many other industries including farming, pawnbroking and logging. He was respected by both Chinese and European...
- Tseng Lung Hui Kuan, Market Road, Taiping, Perak, founded in 1885 by Capitan China Chung Keng QueeChung Keng QueeKapitan China Chung Keng Quee was the founder and administrator of modern Taiping. He was a millionaire philanthropist and known as an innovator in the mining of tin. He was involved in many other industries including farming, pawnbroking and logging. He was respected by both Chinese and European...
- Tseng Lung Hui Kuan, Gopeng, Perak, founded in 1885 by Capitan China Chung Keng QueeChung Keng QueeKapitan China Chung Keng Quee was the founder and administrator of modern Taiping. He was a millionaire philanthropist and known as an innovator in the mining of tin. He was involved in many other industries including farming, pawnbroking and logging. He was respected by both Chinese and European...
Hokkien clan associations
The Hokkien Association is an association for immigrants from Fujian province in South China.- Hokkien Association, Kota Road, was founded in the late Qing dynastyQing DynastyThe Qing Dynasty was the last dynasty of China, ruling from 1644 to 1912 with a brief, abortive restoration in 1917. It was preceded by the Ming Dynasty and followed by the Republic of China....
. The site was acquired in 1918 and the building was completed in 1931. - Hokkien Huay Kuan, 23, Jalan Hang Jebat, Melaka
- Hokkien Huay Kuan, 98, Jalan Datuk Ooh Chooi Cheng, 14000 Bukit Mertajam, Penang
Hainan clan associations
HainanHainan
Hainan is the smallest province of the People's Republic of China . Although the province comprises some two hundred islands scattered among three archipelagos off the southern coast, of its land mass is Hainan Island , from which the province takes its name...
island was originally part of Guangdong, but it was separated as its own province in 1988.
- Federation of Hainan Associations Malaysia (马来西亚海南会馆联合会), M Floor Wisma Hainan, 112 & 114 Jalan Pudu, 55100 Kuala Lumpur +60-3-2070-4368
- Penang Hainan Association (槟城海南会馆), 93 Muntri Street, 10200 Penang +60-4-262-3752
- Butterworth Hainan Association (北海海南会馆), 3914 Bagan Luar Road, 12000 Butterworth +60-4-323-2891
- Seberang Perai Hainan Association (威省海南会馆), 1 Jalan Melor, 14000 Bukit Mertajam +60-4-539-0677
- Province Wellesley Kheng Jai Association (威省琼崖同乡会), 1 Jalan Melor, 14000 Bukit Mertajam +60-4-539-0677
- Selangor and Federal Territory Hainan Association (雪隆海南会馆), 65, Persiaran Endah, off Jalan Syed Putra, 50460 Kuala Lumpur +60-3-2274-7088
Surname clan associations
- Kew Leong Tong Lim Kongsi, Ah Quee Street, 10200 Penang
- Cheah Si Hock Haw Kong Kongsi (谢氏福候公公司), 8 Armenian Street, 10200 Penang
- Soon Clan Association (孙氏公会), 83 Patani Road, 10150 Penang +60-4-229-3598
- Tay Koon Oh Kongsi (帝君胡公司) / Teng Bee Oh Toon Bok Tong (鼎美胡敦睦堂) / She Foo Kongsi Ann Teng Tong (永定胡氏安定堂), 70 Penang Street, 10200 Penang +60-4-262-0480
- Penang Kuang Har Tong Ooi Kongsi (槟城江夏堂黄公司) / Ooi Si Chong Hoe Seah (黄氏宗和社), 112 Jelutong Road, 11600 Penang
- Loh Si Tong Chong Seah (骆氏同宗社), 34 Logan Road, 10400 Penang +60-4-226-9188
- Chee Yee Thor Seah Clan Association (徐余涂同宗会), 15 Kek Chuan Road, 10400 Penang +60-4-227-4585
- North Malaya Choong Clan Association (北马钟氏公会), 71 Rangoon Road, 10400 Penang
- Ch'ng Si Soo Bee Tong (庄氏四美堂), 26 Kimberley Street, 10100 Penang
- Lum Yeong Tong Yap Kongsi (incorporating the Choo Chay Keong Temple), Junction of Armenian Street and Cannon Street, Penang
- Leong San Tong Khoo KongsiKhoo KongsiThe Khoo Kongsi is a large Chinese clanhouse with elaborate and highly ornamented architecture, a mark of the dominant presence of the Chinese in Penang, Malaysia. The famous Khoo Kongsi is the grandest clan temple in the country. It is also one of the city's major historic attraction...
, Cannon Square, 10200 Penang - Boon San Tong Khoo Kongsi, Victoria Street, 10200 Penang
- Ng See Kah Meow (槟城伍氏家庙) (Ng Clan Association), King Street, 10200 Penang
- Kai Meng Ong Beow (Ong Kongsi) (Ong Si Thye Guan Tong) (槟城王氏太原堂), 436 Penang Road, 10000 Penang +60-4-226-7413
- Eng Chuan Tong Tan Kongsi (颖川堂陈公司), 28 Seh Tan Court, 10300 Penang +60-4-262-2630
- Ho Si Koong Hui (North Malaya) (槟城北马何氏公会), 9 Jalan Sungai Ujong, 10100 Penang +60-4-261-1944
- Lee Sih Chong Soo Penang (槟城李氏宗祠), 182-A Burmah Road, 10050 Penang +60-4-226-7634
- Kheng Ngai Tan See Soo (槟城琼崖陈氏祠), 20 Chulia Lane, 10200 Penang +60-4-890-4545
- North Malaysia Leok Kooi Tong (北马六桂堂), 45 Westland Road, 10400 Penang +60-4-227-9091
- Penang Chay Yeong Tong Sin Quah Chuah Chong Soo (济阳堂辛柯蔡宗祠), 37 Codrington Avenue, Penang +60-4-227-1057
- Khaw Kongsi (Koe Yang Tong) (许氏高阳堂), 36 Burmah Road, 10050 Penang
- North Malaya Tang's (Nanyang Tong) Association (北马邓氏南阳堂), 72-J Anson Road, 10400 Penang +60-4-228-4637
- North Malaya Cheah Si Chong Soo (北马谢氏宗祠), 22 Pangkor Road, 10050 Penang +60-4-226-7769
- Leow See Chong Soo (廖氏宗祠), 1 Jalan Sungai Ujong, 10100 Penang +60-4-262-7044
- Tan Si Eng Chuan Tong Province Wellesley (威省陈氏颖川堂), 18 Jalan Kampung Paya, 12200 Butterworth +60-4-331-0408
- Wong Si Chong Ci Koong Har Tong Society (江夏堂黄氏宗祠), 39 Penang Street, 10200 Penang +60-4-261-0848
- Low Clan Association (刘氏公会), 89 Magazine Road, 10300 Penang
- Tan Si Teoh Tng Seah (陈氏潮塘社), 361-A Perak Road, 10150 Penang +60-4-826-0254
- Lam Yeong Tong Yap Temple (南阳堂叶氏宗祠), 71 Armenian Street, 10200 Penang +60-4-261-0679
- Thye Guan Tong (Ong Kongsi) (武吉淡汶王氏太原堂), 13 Bukit Tambun, 14100 Simpang Ampat
- Leok Keow Lim Si Association (北马六桥林氏公会), 21 Sri Bahari Road, 10050 Penang +60-4-263-1996
- Ooi Si Chong Hoe Seah (黄氏宗和社), 112 Jalan Jelutong, Penang
- Chew Si Kee San Tong (周氏岐山堂), 33 Kimberley Street, 10100 Penang +60-4-262-3479
- Foong See Chie Peng Tong (冯氏始平堂), 16-C Lorong Abu Siti, 10400 Penang +60-4-228-7157
- Goh Kongsi (Eng Leng Tong) (吴氏宗祠(延陵堂)), 22 Noordin Street, 10300 Penang +60-4-263-1392
- Persatuan Kaum Lim Khay Trang (槟城林氏溪东公会), 83-E Air Itam Road, 10460 Penang +60-4-226-6318
- Ang Si Toon Hong Tong (洪氏敦煌堂), 67 Lorong Selamat, 10400 Penang
- Yeoh Si Association (杨氏公会), 20 Malay Street, 10100 Penang
- Lim Si Teong How Tong (槟城林氏忠孝堂), 64 Noordin Street, 10300 Penang +60-4-262-6644
- Saw Khaw Lean Chong Shu (苏许连宗祠), 36 Burmah Road, 10050 Penang +60-4-227-2051
- Choo Si Phai Kok Tong (朱氏沛国堂), 30 Noordin Street, 10300 Penang +60-4-261-1562
- Kheng Tian Tong Yew Kongsi (卿田堂尤公司), 376-Q Perak Road, 11600 Penang
- Gan Clan Association of North Malaysia, 61 Perak Road, 10150 Penang +60-4-2289272
- Sum Seng Tong Chan Kongsi (槟城三省堂曾公司), 63 Perak Road, 10150 Penang
- Leong Clan Temple Penang (槟城梁氏家庙), 65 Jalan Perak, 10150 Penang +60-4-229-1108
- Neoh Si Chong Soo (Moi Keng Tong) (梁氏宗祠(梅镜堂)), 99 Seang Teik Road, 10400 Penang
- Koay Si Hoon Yeong Tong (郭氏汾阳堂), 234 MacAlister Road, 10400 Penang +60-4-226-4128
- Persatuan Foo See Seah Wilayah Utara (北马符氏宗亲会/北马符氏宗祠), 12-A Lorong Abu Siti, 10400 Penang +60-4-226-8904
- It Ban Kok Club (以文阁俱乐部), 90 Hutton Lane, 10050 Penang +60-4-262-0055
- Chan Seng Thong Heong Wooi (槟城增龙同乡会), 28 Clarke Street, 10050 Penang +60-4-263-0075
- Loo See Association (吕氏公会), 28 MacAlister Lane, 10400 Penang +60-4-226-6703
- Penang Kwong Thung Lee See Chung Chie (槟城广东李氏宗祠), 39 King Street, 10200 Penang
- Teoh Si Cheng Hoe Tong (槟城张氏清河堂), 260-B Carnarvon Street, 10100 Penang +60-4-261-1178
- Quah Si Swee Cheok Tong, 24 Carnarvon Lane, 10100 Penang
- Kang Har Tong (Ng Kongsi) (大山脚黄氏江夏堂), 17 Aston Road, 14000 Bukit Mertajam +60-4-539-3099
- Thye Guan Tong (Ong Kongsi) (武吉淡汶王氏太原堂) 13 Bukit Tambun Main Road, 14100 Simpang Ampat
- Chua Clan Chiyang Association (麻屬蔡氏濟陽公) 17-1, 1st Floor, Taman Permata, Jalan Haji Jaib, 84000 Muar, Johor, Malaysia. +60-6-9532027 http://www.chiyangmuar.org.my
- Theng Chuan Tan Clan Association, Johor
- Teh Kongsi or Teh Si Eng Eong Tong (郑氏荥阳堂) or Zhengshi Ying Yang Tang in Penang was first founded by Chung Keng Quee (Zheng Jinggui) in Kimberley Street. Chung in the Hockien dialect is Teh.
- Chung Kongsi - see Teh Kongsi.
- Persatuan Seow Pulau Pinang/The Seow Association Of Penang(萧氏宗亲会),No.17, Jalan Limau Manis Satu Taman Limau Manis,14000 Bukit Mertajam,Pulau Pinang, Malaysia.
Surname Family clan Associations
- Grand Family Association of the Philippines (宗聯) - Umbrella association of the Family clans
- Lin Pok Sy Foundation Inc. – Sy, See, Siy, Shi etc.
- Philippine Kho’s Association (許氏宗親總會) – Kho, Co, Ko, Xu, Hui etc.
- Tee’s Charitable Association Inc. – Tee, Ty, Zheng etc.
- Philippine Tai Guan Ong’s Association – Ong, Wang etc.
- Che Yong Cua Chua Association – Cua, Chua, Ke, Cai, Choi etc.
- Filipinas Chinese Wei Due Fraternity – Yao, Yu, Tan, Aw, Tian, Yeu, Chen, Hu etc.
- Philippine Lioc Kui Foundation Inc. – Ang, King, Hong, Kang, Ong-, Hung, Jiang etc.
- Philippine Liong Tek Fraternity – Go, Wu, Ng etc.
- Philippine Kang Ha Association Inc. – Uy, Huang etc.
- Se Jo Tong Family Association Inc. – Lim, Lin, Lam etc.
- Filipinas CMC & Fraternity Association Inc. – Lee, Li, Dy etc.
- Hin Long Inc. – Yu, Yang , Yong etc.
- Liatsan Family Association in the Phils. – Lv, Lu, Gao, Xu, Ji, Co, Kho, Lo, Kee etc.
- Philippine Bukong So Association Inc.– So, Su etc.
- The Po Lua Families Association – Po, Lua, Fu, Lai etc.
- Loong Kong Kung So, Inc. – Lao, Kuan, Tiu, Teo, Liu, Guan, Zhang, Zhao
- Philippine Lao Too Family Association – Lao, Too, Tuo, Hao, Tang, Fan, Ling, Yee, Shi, Qi, Ji, Liu, Haw, Tong etc.
- Philippine Liok Lan Foundation Inc. – Sio, Chung, Chong, Yap, Lim, Shen, Yu etc.
- Pua’s Family Association – Pua, Pan , Poon etc.
- Tang-Yu Foundation Inc. – Tang, Yu etc.
- Philippine Chim Ho Tan’s Association – Tan, Chen etc.
- Philippine Tiu Gan Family Association – Tiu, Gan, Zhang, Yan etc.
- Sia Family Association of the Philippines – Sia, Xie etc.
- Chan Cu Association of the Philippines – Chan, Cu, Qiu etc.
- Ching Shen Family Association – Kim, Ting, Ma, Pe, Que, Jin, Kwok etc.
- Kim Siu Ching Foundation Philippines Inc. – Ching, Zhuang etc.
- Hun Yong Que’s Family Association – Que etc.
- Philippine Chu Gue Fraternity, Inc. – Chu, Gue, Ni, Zhu etc.
- Ham Yong Fraternity Inc. – Wee, Hong, Niu, Man, Wei, Fong, Liang, Bi, Wan etc.
- Philippine Song Te Family Association, Inc. – Song, Sung, Te, Tai etc.
- Philippine Ting’s Family Association – Ting
- Philippine Ho Family Association, Inc. – Ho
- Soo Yuen Benevolent Association, Inc. – Lui, Hong, Kuang etc.
- Yap Fraternity Inc. – Yap, Ye etc.
- Philippine Sia’s Family Association – Sia
- Chung Sun Woi Kwon – Yan, Tang
- Philippine Chin Guan Lao Family Association Inc. – Lao
- Lian Ling Tong – Sio, Siaw etc.
Hokkien clan associations
- Philippine Lam An Association (菲律賓南安公會) - 2725 Jose Abad Santos Avenue near corner Solis St., Manila
- Philippine Jin Jiang General Association (晉江總會)
- Philippine Quan Jhou Association (泉州公會)
- Filipino Chinese Shi Shi Townmate Association (石獅同鄉總會)
- Philippine Ever Spring Association (永春同鄉會)
- Philippine Hui An Association (惠總)
See also
- Hui (secret society)Hui (secret society)Hui is a Chinese word, generally meaning 'conference', but which is sometimes used to refer to a secret society. It is often mutually interchangeable with terms like kongsi , a term generally used to mean 'corporation', or a Chinese clan...
- Malaysian ChineseMalaysian ChineseMalaysian Chinese is a Malaysian of Chinese origin. Most are descendants of Chinese who arrived between the fifteenth and the mid-twentieth centuries. Within Malaysia, they are usually simply referred to as "Chinese" in all languages. The term Chinese Malaysian is also sometimes used to refer to...
- List of Chinese American Associations
- Tong (organization)Tong (organization)The word tong means "hall" or "gathering place". In North America a tong is a type of organization found among Chinese living in the United States and Canada. These organizations are described as secret societies or sworn brotherhoods and are often tied to criminal activity...
- Triad (underground society)
- ZupuZupuZupu is a Chinese clan's register , which contains stories of the clan's origins, male lineage and illustrious members. The register is usually updated regularly by the eldest person in the extended family, who hands on this responsibility to the next generation...
External links
- Chinatownology: clan associations in Singapore
- Huang Clan Associations Worldwide
- Overseas Chinese Associations
- Singapore Chan Khoo Kong Huay 新加坡地曾邱公会 http://chankhoo.freezoka.net/
- Singapore Hui Ann Association 新加坡惠安公会 http://huiann.icr38.net
- Grand Family Association, Philippines http://grandfamilyassociation.com/
See also
- List of Chinese American Associations
- Hai San KongsiHai San Secret SocietyThe Hai San Society which had its origins in Southern China was a Penang-based Chinese secret society established around 1820 and in 1825 led by Low, Ah Chong and Hoh Akow , its titular head...
- Ghee Hin KongsiGhee Hin KongsiThe Ghee Hin Kongsi is a secret society in Singapore and Malaya, formed in 1820. Ghee Hin literally means "the rise of righteousness" in Chinese. The Ghee Hin often fought against the Hakka-dominated Hai San secret society....